​Noxious, Inc

question 62

Multiple Choice

​Noxious, Inc., makes and sells pesticides. If a substance is identified as harmful and the harm is imminent, the Environmental Protection Agency can

• A) ​conduct an inspection of Noxious's plant.
• B) ​declare the substance to be unregulated and allow its production.
• C) ​ignore the risk if the benefit outweighs the harm.
• D) ​order the substance to be sold in an adulterated form.

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Experimental Result

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